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“Heavenly Homemade Sweet Potato Pie”
Ingredients:
- Pie Crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, chilled and diced
- ¼ cup ice water
- Filling:
- 2 cups sweet potato puree (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Pie Crust:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface into a circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate, trim excess, and crimp edges.
2. Make the Filling:
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft. Peel, mash, and measure 2 cups.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree with brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
3. Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
4. Cool and Serve:
- Allow to cool on a wire rack. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Optionally, top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Conclusion:
This sweet potato pie recipe yields a creamy, spiced filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust. It’s perfect for a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner. Enjoy the process of making it and the delicious results!
